This bright red fruit had its own little cameo in “Romeo and Juliet,” (Act 3, Scene 5, in case you were wondering), and unlike some of its cast mates, it has lived a long and fruitful life. In fact, pomegranates… read more
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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Say No to Your Morning Coffee
We often hear we should say no to our morning coffee. Coffee is a hot (and cold!) commodity on the market with lines pouring out of local coffee shops attest to the fact that America truly runs on coffee. If… read more
Ted Talks: New Year, New You
The season of resolutions usually brings about mantras of motivation and fist-pounding declarations that this year — THIS YEAR! — will be the one in which we [stop smoking/lose 25 pounds/give up bacon-cheese fries]. For good reason, too. Coming off… read more
Enough to Make Your Head Hurt: Understanding Migraines
There are hundreds of types of headaches, with causes ranging from hunger to eye strain, hormones to hangovers, tension to illness and more. Understanding migraines and distinguishing between types is difficult, especially while experiencing one. Migraines, on the other hand,… read more
Does Overcooking Starchy Foods Cause Cancer?
What do burnt starchy foods and cancer have in common? That is the million-dollar question. There have been numerous debates and studies on whether eating burnt toast, potatoes and other starchy food can cause cancer. The United Kingdom Food Standards… read more
Florida Fruit: The Antioxidant Powerhouse Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a native Florida fruit full of health benefits. Grapefruit season kicks off as the weather turns cooler, usually around November, with peak sweetness from January through May. According to Medical News Today, grapefruit is packed with many nutrients,… read more
Ted Talks: Can You Just Stop?
For more than two decades, Diet Coke, the artificial liquid was my oxygen. I had it with breakfast, all morning at my desk, with lunch, all afternoon at my desk, with dinner, all night by the couch. I pumped so… read more
Learn More About Artichokes
As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. They owe their odd appearance to the fact that they (like capers) are actually flower buds! If your diet is lacking in fiber (like the… read more
Hugging for Health
There are few things more comforting than a hug. A fuzzy blanket may engulf you when you are tired, and a steaming cup of tea may soothe you when you are sick, but a hug is always the perfect mode… read more
Relaxing with Reflexology
What if your back pain or scorching headache could be relieved with the push of button? Well, it can, but instead of a button, it is a spot on your body. These spots, known as reflex points, correspond to specific… read more
